I don't like Neo Prog, change my mind

Logan wrote: My personal perspective is that it's better to try to classify music on the album or even track level commonly rather than classifying bands, which may well have diverse discographies.

Logan wrote: Catcher10 wrote: Logan wrote: My personal perspective is that it's better to try to classify music on the album or even track level commonly rather than classifying bands, which may well have diverse discographies. I can follow this rationale much better than the dumping rationale........ie, I Think I'm Going Bald is nothing like The Necromancer. True. And keeping with Caress of Steel, "Lakeside Park" is little like "Bastille Day". Thank you, by the way, you just chose my album to listen to again -- love that album, been too long.

I wouldn't order based on reviews unless the descriptions in the reviews make it look like it should be the kinds of music I like (oh, in some categories I love I wouldn't be that worried). I'd be particularly wary if it's in a category that I haven't liked.

I'm commonly more interested in the details of specific reviews (say if it references music I like) than some general sense of them, or quantity.   I'm more interested in the descriptions of the music than how much people like the albums commonly (the descriptions and reference points are what get me interested-- that demonstrates to me if this should be music up my alley).

Also, there are some reviewers I trust more than others because I know we share similar tastes. There is a fanboy mentality often when it comes to reviews of new albums. I made the mistake of getting a few albums that people seemed to be raving about not long before I joined this site, and had only myself to blame when the music didn't at all appeal. I now almost always try to listen before I buy -- well, except when it comes to second-hand vinyls, which I might buy just because of the cover. I have found that you can often judge a book or an album quite well by the cover, contrary to popular cliché.

Edited by Logan - April 04 2020 at 16:19

Logan wrote: dougmcauliffe wrote: I'm not super picky when it comes to music but I guess i'm taking a risk anyways. It has a good review from BrufordFreak and hes a reviewer I often find myself agreeing with so I figure eh, what the hell. Also, maybe its silly, but If I actually buy a physical copy I find I am more likely to keep re-listening to it even if I don't initially like it as a way to get my moneys worth. So i'm excited to try this band out! Now I'm thinking I might give it a try too, but then there are some games for the Switch that I'd rather buy first, including a Breath of the Wild expansion pack. Hmm, games first, Neo-Prog later.

The last few Pendragon were one spin and no WOW (so in the one spin bin) like the new IQ ...will get the new one for my birthday...

Edited by M27Barney - April 05 2020 at 01:02

Soft and wet....you cannot possibly like DSOTM then...😂

Change your mind? Why? Is there something wrong with the one you have? All I know is i was a fan of Marillion with Script For A Jester's Tear and then didn't really follow any albums after that.  We are talking pre-internet days after all. Then a friend I made on AOL reintroduced me to them.  This was after Afraid Of Sunlight came out, which I think is still my favorite.  I really liked Brave as well.  Got to know some of the albums after Script and there are a few I really like and some that are men. I think I may have heard some IQ when AOL had a progressive rock streaming station but they never caught on.  I just recently heard their new 2019 album and I am liking that one a lot.  So if you really want to be convinced, start there.  If not don't sweat it.  Ii doubt it will ever be one of my favorite sub-genres and I really don't care.  I know what I like and I like what I know.

^ Geoff Mann - Twelfth Night 👍🏼